Wilder may have meeting with Joshua in US

Deontay Wilder could be open to a face-to-face meeting with Anthony Joshua and wants “respect” from the British star’s team, says co-manager Shelly Finkel.

The IBF, WBA ‘super’ and WBO champion has confirmed his next title defence will be against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on September 22, and both heavyweights will attend a press conference in New York on Tuesday.

Ahead of AJ’s arrival in America, Finkel believes Wilder would previously have welcomed the opportunity to discuss the fight in person with Joshua, but the WBC king must have the final say on a potential meeting after negotiations broke down between both teams in recent weeks.